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Media Advisory: Austin ISD to Hold Dedication Ceremony for Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy
AUSTIN, Texas—This weekend, Austin ISD will hold an official dedication ceremony for the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.What: A dedication ceremony, featuring remarks by Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Former State Rep. Wilhelmina Delco, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz and AISD Trustee Cheryl BradleyWhen: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12Where: Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy, 7414…
Ortega Elementary School’s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary School—has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a beloved figure on campus, transforming attendance from a requirement into a reason to celebrate.
AISD Continues to Enroll Eligible Pre-K Students
Austin, Texas—Austin ISD is registering eligible 4-year-olds, who live within the district’s boundaries, into pre-kindergarten.The pre-K program is designed to meet the needs of a child's early years, which are a period of rapid growth. During this period, key concepts that correlate to a student's future academic success are developed. For many families, pre-K is the introduction to the public…
Austin ISD Hosts Student Registration and Orientation
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host registration and orientation for students next week. Registration is for new AISD students and current students who have moved or transferred during the summer. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 27.For registration, parents should bring the child's official birth certificate, current immunization record, proof of residence in AISD…
Anderson High School: 40th Year Anniversary
Where:Anderson High School8403 Mesa Dr Austin, TX 78702 What:9 – 11 a.m. Self-guided school tours (See how the school building has changed over the years.)11 a.m. – Noon Anniversary program (Dr. Charles Akins will take us back to the opening of our beloved…
Check out the 2012-13 End-of-year Timeline
Review highlights from the End of the Year Timeline for the 2012-13 School Year. The interactive, timeline format allows you to relive the past school year through print, photos and videos. You may concentrate on a certain event, navigate the timeline, or follow it chronologically. If you would like more information about events on the timeline, simply click on a video or text link and you…
Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Bianca Jimenez, Shelby Rooker
Every day we hear stories about how our staff members are embracing Austin ISD Joy and celebrating what it means to support students, families, and each other! In the Sparks of Joy series, we’ll meet teachers and staff from around Austin ISD who exemplify how joy centers our work and shapes our purpose.
Tools For Success Live! / ¡Herramientas para el éxito en VIVO!
This year, we're excited to announce a new addition to our TFS program! For the first time ever, we'll be hosting a live event where families can meet our TFS presenters and other community members in person. There will be a panel discussion on important topics like parental stress and Austin ISD's emergency plans. This will offer an opportunity to build meaningful relationships between families…
AISD’s Own Ian McKenna Becomes Finalist for Time Magazine’s Kid of The Year
When Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Ian McKenna began gardening in the third grade, he couldn’t have realized it would one day land him in the pages of Time Magazine, but that’s exactly what happened. McKenna's story started with a simple garden plot, where he’d give the produce grown there to friends and neighbors. After a few years, McKenna asked his school to set up…
Black History Month profile: Dr. W. Charles Akins (en español)
This is the concluding profile in a month-long series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite Dr. William Charles Akins – an Austin ISD pathbreaker with a multitude of firsts, including the first Black principal at a desegregated Austin high school.